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Deep Background

A news and politics podcast by the Kansas City Star's reporters, including in-depth commentary and analysis. It's a deeper look at news and issues in Kansas and Missouri.

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As Christmas break approaches, what's working and what isn't with schools and COVID?

As Christmas break approaches, what's working and what isn't with schools and COVID?

Kansas City-area schools are learning along with the rest of the world how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Will coro... Read more

9 Dec 2020

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Teenagers abused at Missouri religious reform schools?

Teenagers abused at Missouri religious reform schools?

Star reporters Judy L. Thomas and Laura Bauer have published an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse at Chris... Read more

12 Nov 2020

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